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Droplet microfluidics: leveraging the untapped potential of single-cell research and high-throughput screening

The age of personalised medicine requires modern tools. Recent research breakthroughs such as the meteoric rise of CRISPR technology and the emergence of single-cell sequencing have clearly shown a vast untapped potential in the life sciences, reports Juozas Nainys, CEO of Droplet Genomics

A smart approach to ready-to-use drug containment solutions

At a time when global healthcare providers are coming under previously unknown levels of pressure, their suppliers need to react with greater speed and flexibility to meet demand without compromising patient safety

Influence of material and capsule filling process on DPI aerosolisation performance

The effect of capsule filling parameters on emitted dose and fine particle fraction by a DPI was investigated using a benchtop capsule filling device. Compression was the parameter that affected weight and emitted fraction the most, whereas the type of coarse lactose seems to influence the fine particle fraction

Bringing biotech to the Baltics: the rise of Lithuania

Lithuania’s biotechnology competencies lie in cell and gene therapies, enzymes and the wider pharmaceutical industry, offering companies a rich pool of talent in a still-unsaturated market. Dr Kevin Robinson spoke with the country’s Minister for Economy and Innovation, Aušrinė Armonaitė, to find out more

Driving biotherapeutic development with advanced molecule characterisation

Evaluating and characterising complicated protein structures and the therapeutic activity of advanced biotherapeutic molecules requires sensitive analytical technologies and informatics systems. As such, executing accurate, analytical assessments of complex biological molecules in a commercial laboratory setting can be challenging, explains Eliza Lee, Lead Scientist Analytics, Samsung Biologics

Deciding on a chemistry, manufacturing and control strategy for biologic development

Khanh Ngo Courtney from Avomeen discusses what biopharmaceutical companies should keep in mind as they embark on their CMC journey

The new regulatory world for medical devices

Establishing an effective compliance strategy now ahead of the 2022 IVDR legislation is critical — because there’s more to come

Manufacturing vaccines, digital twins and lessons learned: part I

Using a digital replica of the manufacturing process, the pharmaceutical industry is exploring the ability of virtual technology to improve the efficiency and agility of the production chain and expedite time-to-market

Using ddPCR to accurately quantify AAV viral titre and integrity

Gene therapy is primed to become the next major development in medicine and bring relief to patients living with diseases ranging from haemophilia to Alzheimer’s disease, write Mark White, Associate Director of Biopharma Product Marketing, and Marwan Alsarraj, Biopharma Segment Manager, Bio-Rad

Opportunities to scale AAV viral vector production for gene therapies

Gene therapies hold tremendous potential as a treatment modality for inherited human diseases. This emerging therapeutic approach can correct or replace pathologic mutations, inactivate mutated genes that are functioning improperly and also introduce new genes to help our bodies fight diseases. Thermo Fisher Scientific's Mike Brewer and Alejandro Becerra report

Big names confirmed to speak at Manufacturing Chemist Live

NASA and AstraZeneca have joined the extensive list of speakers for the combined virtual and in-person event

Refining test methods for a new generation of nasal drug products

The nasal drug product market is currently the focus of considerable research activity. Nasal sprays for local action, such as the treatment of illnesses including allergic rhinitis and hay fever, dominate in terms of market volume and are an important target for generic manufacturers, report Anna Sipitanou, Business Development Manager, and Mark Copley, CEO, Copley Scientific

Taking a holistic approach to quality management

Ensuring quality is one of the most important tasks for bio/pharmaceutical innovators and their external partners. This is vital to keep patients safe and healthy, as well as avoid unnecessary regulatory delays during the development process

Real world evidence: helping to end COVID-19 disruption

Truly bringing the COVID-19 pandemic under control will take concerted efforts beyond the rollout of a global mass vaccination programme. Understanding the real-world performance of vaccines and treatments has a key part to play to identify how and when improvements can be made to enhance their effectiveness in the future

Manufacturing Chemist Live: A hybrid event

Taking place on 14-15 September, the event will put delegates ahead of the curve in the global pharmaceutical supply chain

Pure, smooth and strong

The EVERIC range of pharmaceutical vials from SCHOTT meets the challenges of today’s fill and finish lines

Pharmaceutical reshoring: a healthy requirement, a strategic necessity

More than a year into the COVID-19 crisis, the novel coronavirus continues to disrupt our societies, including how the pharmaceutical industry operates; Andrew Badrot, CEO of C<sup>2</sup> PHARMA, discusses the ongoing ramifications of the pandemic

Taking a lifecycle approach to fill-finish success

Dr Kevin Robinson recently spoke to swissfillon founder and CEO, Daniel Kehl, and Business Development Director, Carole Delauney, to discuss the company’s baptism by fire during the COVID-19 pandemic and how they can help companies succeed in the pharmaceutical industry’s “new normal”

Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic

As vaccines roll out and COVID-19 cases begin to decline, Amélie Boulais, Head of Market Entry Strategy for Virus Based Therapeutics at Sartorius, reflects on key takeaways that will impact the biopharmaceutical industry’s approach to pandemic preparedness in 2021 and beyond

Harnessing the power of HPAPIs: key considerations

Adam Kujath, Senior Director at Sterling Pharma Solutions, discusses the key issues that companies need to consider when embarking on an HPAPI project. He also outlines what can go wrong if the right steps are not taken to ensure effective containment and gives insight into how access to the right expertise can help to accelerate timelines

From dark art to an age of enlightenment

Much is happening in the realms of Almac’s GMP peptides business in terms of growth, development and strategic operations. And, with the company’s current focus on neoantigen-derived vaccines that harness the body’s own immune system to fight cancer, Dr Kevin Robinson zoomed in to find out more

The application of picodroplet technology for biopharmaceutical discovery and scientific research

Picodroplet technologies continue to push the boundaries of biologic discovery by accelerating research, expanding the scope of exploration and reducing drug discovery and development costs, explains Olivia Hughes, Senior Marketing Associate at Sphere Fluidics

Plastic pallets and the COVID response

Jim Hardisty explores the logistical challenges of distributing the COVID vaccine, how Goplasticpallets.com has been supporting the COVID response and why selecting the right pallet for your application is crucial

Derisking topical formulation development with multifactorial disease models

Today’s market for topical pharmaceuticals is valued at around $95 billion, with development efforts focused on small molecules and biologics. Forecast to grow by $70 billion during the next 4–5 years, this is a fast-moving area in which cost-effective development is essential, report Dr Jon Lenn, Chief Technology Officer, and Prof. Marc Brown, Chief Scientific Officer and Cofounder, MedPharm

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    How CRDMOs are shaping the next generation of antibody-drug conjugates To explore how CRDMOs are leading innovation in ADC development, Dr Kevin Robinson spoke with Srivats Rajagopal, Senior Director, Cell and Protein Sciences, Biology Solutions at Aragen Life Sciences, about key technological advancements and evolving partnership models that are redefining what it means to outsource in this space
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    Start with the end in mind: the role of materials control in early CMC strategy for cell therapies Cell and gene therapy products are complex in their design, nature and mode of action. Because of this, the road to market can be a challenging one; littered with variables and failures, what might have been a valuable treatment often fails to reach much-in-need patients
  4. Freeze drying ADCs: points to consider for industrial applications As antibody-drug conjugates gain momentum in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers are increasingly looking to implement safe and effective process trains to produce them. Lyophilisation experts at GEA Pharma & Healthcare assess some of the most critical challenges and how to overcome them
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